Elder and Special Needs Lawyers in New Jersey
At Rice & Quattrone, PC, our elder law attorneys serve clients throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania with estate planning focused on preserving the highest degree of financial independence and the highest quality of life possible for the elderly and those with special needs.
Our attorneys are extremely competent and experienced in estate, tax, and long-term care planning, as well as in nursing home matters, and provide probate and guardianship services to clients.
An Overview of Our Practice
When Nancy M. Rice began her career as a lawyer in 1986, the field of elder law had just begun to evolve. Estate planning attorneys who generally prepared wills, powers of attorney, and living wills and handled probate, guardianships, and will contests began to realize a need to plan for elder care – the long-term “custodial” care of aging clients.
The rising costs of end-of-life care and the longer life expectancy of our nation’s older residents necessitated the development of a field of law that could effectively plan estates to ensure clients received the best possible care. Now that New Jersey has eliminated the State Estate Tax, effective January 1, 2018, a focus on long-term care planning and dealing with nursing home issues is becoming even more prevalent.
Ms. Rice and Pamela A. Quattrone are certified elder law attorneys (CELAs) pursuant to the requirements of the National Elder Law Foundation. To serve our clients with the highest quality counsel possible, our firm focuses on this complex area of law.
Make Plans Today to Preserve Your Assets Tomorrow
Until a crisis strikes, many people are unaware that Medicare and most private health insurance policies do not cover much of the costs of care defined as “custodial.” This comes as a major shock to people who then realize they can qualify for Medicaid benefits only if their estates are largely depleted.
If you, your spouse, or your aging parents are considering the need for home care, assisted living, or nursing home care, you should consult an elder law attorney to help formulate a financial plan to ensure that long-term care expenses can be paid, while still preserving the assets that you or your parents worked so long to build.
We Help You Face Your Future With Confidence
If you or someone you care about is facing probate, estate planning, or long-term care issues, a lawyer at our firm will take the time to get to know you before determining your needs.
Contact us online or call Cherry Hill at 856-673-0048 or Linwood at 609-398-3447 to get started.